Traditional teaching models often rely on a single teacher leading a classroom—but what if there’s a better way? Join us for a conversation on how team teaching is reshaping education, creating more collaborative, dynamic, and effective learning environments for both students and educators.
Guest Bios
Richard Boerner is a visionary educational leader and innovator with over 30 years of executive experience leading international and independent schools. Recognized with the prestigious AAIE Innovation Leadership Award, Rich is passionate about transforming traditional educational models, leveraging cutting-edge strategies to prepare schools for the future. As founder of TruFit Talent, Rich pioneers equitable, technology-driven talent recruitment and leadership development, empowering educational institutions to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. As managing partner of Education Accelerated, Rich helps organizations bring momentum and scale to solution at the intersection of friction and opportunity.
Jan Vesely, Ed.D., is a leading advocate for transforming education through innovative staffing models. As Partner Lead for the Next Education Workforce at Arizona State University’s Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College and AASA, she collaborates with school systems nationwide to shift from the traditional one-teacher-per-classroom model to dynamic, team-based approaches. This work addresses both immediate staffing challenges and fosters long-term systemic change to enhance student and educator experiences. In addition, Jan is the founder of Vesely K12 Education Consulting, LLC, where she provides strategic guidance to education leaders, delivering tailored workshops and support to drive instructional excellence and organizational growth.
The Big Think is a live, monthly conversation series featuring noted educators and changemakers dedicated to reimagining what school could be. Hosted by What School Could Be’s Global Knowledge Curator, Mel Ching, each discussion sparks fresh ideas, deep reflection, and meaningful dialogue. Historically, the chat is alive with audience reactions, resource-sharing, and actionable insights. Join us on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook to be part of the conversation.